food

[jackthelad]

couscous

Can anybody help with a receipe for this food

encorporating chicken & veg, ideal for children

[wonderwoman1]

i put roasted veg through my couscous.

i chop up peppers, courgettes, red onion, carrots, parsnips drizzle with olive oil, salt,pepper and rip up some basil and roast til the veg starts to caramalise.

grill some chicken breasts and serve with the couscous and veg

[sickofmorons]

I agree roasted veg is good in Couscous, as is red onion finely sliced and fresh corriander just dropped in when cooking. In regards to the chicken, I would flatten it out, and tenderise it if they are chicken breasts and marianate in some simple olive oil, lemon, and garlic, maybee with some chilli to give it kick, season then griddle and serve in a burger bun with salad. Kids love it because it's tasty, and it's a burger, on top of that it's suprisingly good for them.

[Cetti]

This is a recipe I posted a while ago - used this slicced chicken breasts or very lean pork chops/steaks.

8-10oz couscous, 2oz pine nuts, toasted, 8 ready to eat apricots snipped, red pepper roasted de-skinned and sliced in strips, grated lemon and juice. Use a couple of Knorr chicken stock cubes instead of water if liked. Lots of chopped Parsley to garnish.

[Binky]

I love couscous, but if you are cooking for young childrne, they may well prefer rice with roast vegetables or chopped up chicken in it. My children eyed couscous with suspicion when I prepared it for them.

For an adult version, add chopped up roasted garlic and chillies and plenty of mushrooms.

[auzzie]

And for pudding.......

LEMON COUSCOUS CAKE

4 oz cous-cous
2 eggs
Grated rind & juice of 1 lemon
2 level tablespoons lemon curd
Half-teaspoon baking powder
1 Lemon & Lime Muller Light
4 tablespoons Splenda(or to taste)

Cover the cous-cous with boiling water and leave for 10 minutes.
Beat the eggs till pale and fluffy.
Add all ingredients together in a microwaveable bowl and mix thoroughly.
Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
Leave to cool and set

[lia*]

CHICKEN PECAN COUSCOUS

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 6 ounces
2 cups fresh or frozen, thawed cut green beans (1-1/2-inch pieces)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dried rubbed sage
1/4 cup toasted chopped pecan pieces*

1. Season chicken to taste with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes each side, turning once, until no longer pink inside.
2. Meanwhile, in 3-qt. saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add green beans and onion; saut� 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1-1/4 cups water, sage and contents of Spice Sack; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff lightly with a fork. Serve couscous with chicken breast. Sprinkle with pecans before serving.

[lia*]

Skillet Chicken with Couscous

* 2 tbsps olive oil
* 4 skinless boneless chicken breast, cooked
* 1 lg onion, chopped
* 4 carrots, sliced thin
* 3 celery ribs, sliced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 cups water
* 1 cup couscous
* 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
* 2 tbsps lemon juice
* 1/4 tbsp black pepper




In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat, until hot. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook chicken 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a dish and drain off fat and liquid from pan. Add onion, carrots, and celery to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until onion is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, water, couscous, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and pepper. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to medium-low. Place chicken on top of couscous mixture. Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is very tender and cooked through.
Serves 4.

[nickmo]

31 suggestions here: http://www.astray.com/recipes/?search=chicken+couscous